Pharmaceutical wastes are a major concern for the environment because they take up space in landfills and pollute water sources. However, there are many ways to dispose of pharmaceuticals that will not only reduce environmental harm, but also save money. There are three main options for getting rid of unused medications: donating them to charities,…
Pharmaceutical companies are working with a company that has created a device that can help reduce the volume of pharmaceutical waste from manufacturing by 70%. This device, Pharma Waste Crusher, is made from durable materials and is designed to crush any amount of pill, tablet, or capsule into a powder. The machine is easy to…
Pharmaceutical waste is a major problem for the pharmaceutical industry. It is estimated that the costs of dealing with the disposal of this waste are as high as $30 billion annually. The best solution for this problem might be shredding equipment. Find out why you should consider a pharmaceutical waste shredding machine for your business.…
Many pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities generate a lot of waste. These wastes can include everything from outdated medications to clinical trial samples that no longer have a purpose. The problem with this waste is that disposing of it can be difficult and there are safety concerns. Moreover, these wastes often end…
As the opioid epidemic continues to dominate the United States, many pharmacies have begun disposing unused pills with a shredder. The safe and secure procedure is meant to destroy any chance of someone abusing the pills long after they were prescribed. Pharmacies in Ohio and Florida are leading the initiative, but hope that other states…
Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly looking to new technology to help reduce the amount of waste in their production processes by nearly 30%. The latest innovation comes from a Silicon Valley start-up, who have developed a process called “dry powder inhalation.” This process entails converting liquid medications into powder form, thereby reducing the need for packaging…